CVE-2021-22497 Advanced Authentication Improper Session Management

Low 3.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication due to improper session management in Micro Focus Advanced Authentication, potentially taking over accounts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22497?

CVE-2021-22497 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Micro Focus Advanced Authentication, published on 12 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Advanced Authentication versions prior to 6.3 SP4 have a potential broken authentication due to improper session management issue.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Netiq Advanced Authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-22497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-423x-7gwr-q727.

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